These workshops have been funded by the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner and the Fire Chiefs Association of BC.

Registration is open to:

Fire Service members

Current Paramedics

Serving Police Officers

Recovery and Tow Truck Operators

Other first responders who may deal with alternative fuel vehicles on BC roads

Topics covered in the workshops include:

Basic Electrical Concepts and Hazards

P/HEV and EV Systems

Initial Response

Emergency Operations

Fuel Cell Vehicles

Day 1 (Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) is for firefighters and is a Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Firefighters who have attended and successfully completed the workshop will be able to deliver the training to their own department. Maximum of 4 members per department.

Day 2 (Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) is for other first responders and is an information session.